If you haven’t made it to one of Polk Museum of Art’s View & Reviews, you’re missing out on some interesting and lively discussion. You’re also missing out on seeing some really beautiful artwork by some talented local artists.
The idea behind View & Review was to give artists an opportunity to have their work “critiqued” by an arts professional. This is a commom practice when you’re taking college art classes, but it isn’t so common once you’re out of that atmosphere. And artists like feedback. They (We? Should I claim myself since I haven’t created anything in 3 years?) want to know what’s good and what needs improvement in their work. They also like hearing what people “see” when they look at their pieces, because I can tell you from experience, people sometimes see stuff the artist never intended or remotely thought about.
But it’s not just for artists. Art lovers can come, too. We’ve had several people come to the last few just to see what the artists are presenting and hear what is being said.
Anyway, point of this post: Joe Mitchell, retired Art Supervisor for Polk County Schools, long-time friend of PMoA, former part-time Harrison teacher, and current adjunct art professor at FSC, will be the next guest critic. Joe is a really nice guy and an accomplished artist. And, as a plus, since he’s also an experienced art teacher, he’s an experienced art critic!
The next View & Review is Friday, February 20, 6:00 – 8:30pm at PMoA. Artists who want their work reviewed have to register ahead of time by calling 863-688-5423 or visiting the Museum’s website. It’s $15 to have your work reviewed or $5 just to watch. Everyone is invited.
Here’s a link to the last View & Review with Rick Olivo as the guest critic.
Bio: Meredith Spresser is the Public Relations & Marketing Manager for Polk Museum of Art. She has been with the Museum since 2000, and was initially hired as the Curatorial Assistant (not to be confused with the Assistant Curator). In January 2007, she was promoted to her current position.
